Lowe Breaks Ground on 408-Unit Multifamily Community The Carina at MainPlace in Santa Ana

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Civic and business leaders gathered on March 29, 2026, to celebrate the groundbreaking of The Carina at MainPlace, a 408-unit multifamily residential community being developed at 2828 N. MainPlace Dr. in Santa Ana, California. The project is developed by Lowe in partnership with MainPlace owner Affinius Capital and owner/operator Centennial.

Project Overview: The Carina at MainPlace

The Carina is part of the continued evolution of MainPlace into a mixed-use destination integrating residential living with shopping, dining, and entertainment. No additional details regarding unit mix, amenities, building height, or construction timeline were disclosed in the groundbreaking announcement.

Partnership and Development Structure

Lowe serves as developer on the project, with Affinius holding ownership of the MainPlace property and Centennial serving in an owner/operator capacity.

No financial terms, including construction costs, loan details, or projected rents, were disclosed in connection with the groundbreaking announcement.